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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When George comes to live with Mary in Munhall Hollow, how much rent does he pay?

2. Who forms the Committee for Industrial Organization?

3. What company is Dobie's first employer in Detroit?

4. What makes Mike and Mary happy about their boarding business decision?

5. As Part 4, Chapter 1 begins, what character is now known as Dobie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with Dobie and Julie's financial situation as a result of no strike and an improving economy?

2. What directives does the company give the mill workers on how to vote? Does Mike follow the directives?

3. When Mary collapses during her pregnancy, she is given instructions by the doctor to rest during the day when "she feels like she need to". What are Mary's responsibilities at this point in the story? What do Mary and Mike decide to do to lighten her responsibilities?

4. What is the extent of Dobie's involvement with the union activities at the end of Part 4, Chapter 11 ? Explain.

5. What situation leads to Dobie moving back to Pittsburgh? What job does he take? What historic event happens in the country around this time?

6. What does Julie tell Dobie after the funeral? Why has their financial situation gotten even worse with George's death?

7. What suggestions do Joe and Dorta have for Mary to take care of her children? Is Dorta's suggestion based on logic or emotion?

8. What brings about labor problems at the mill? What does Johnny do as a result of the unrest?

9. What does the company remind the workers of during mid-term elections? What is the name of the candidate that Mike votes for in the election? What could happen as a result of Mike's choice?

10. How does Dobie's private life change during the Depression? What happens in his work life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare/contrast Dorta and Elena as wives of first generation immigrants.

Essay Topic 2

After Mike's death, Mary is left with four small children. Explore decisions which Mary must make to survive with her children. Does Mary make good decisions? Give details for support.

Essay Topic 3

In your opinion, could "Out of This Furnace" be described as a typical story of all immigrants to America? Why or why not? You may use reference materials for support.

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